How Do We Like The New Logo?

I’ve always wanted an original logo for Shakespeare Geek, it just took me a long time to decide what I wanted.  Everybody always saw the word ‘geek’ and served up a Shakespeare Nerd instead.

Then it hit me.  That image of Albert Einstein sticking his tongue out at the camera.

Albert Einstein, a man whose name is synonymous with genius, had a sense of humor. He could be silly and have a little fun. You know, in between revolutionizing our understand of the universe.

That’s how I think of our approach to Shakespeare. Sure, his name is synonymous with the greatest literature the world has ever known. Does that mean we can’t be silly and have a little fun?

I knew what I wanted.  I wanted the Chandos portrait (my favorite depiction of Shakespeare) crossed with Einstein and his silly face.

I pitched this idea a little while ago and long time reader Alexi Sergeant made me this original sketch.

I love it! I’ve been using it as my avatar on various social media sites ever since.

But I also wanted something that I could use for merchandise, just like the Einstein photo. I imagine people having a poster of Shakespeare Geek on their wall just like we had that Einstein poster back in college.

So I had this version designed!

What does everybody think? I’ve got him in color as well, but I showed him around in various forms and everybody seemed to like this black and white version. I agree, because it’s more reminiscent of the original Einstein inspiration.

Merchandise with the new logo is now available!

Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Sweatshirt

Hooded Sweatshirt

(Of course, if anybody prefers brighter colors let me know and I’ll happily make more variations!)

Thanks as always for your support!

 

 

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